The SBA may review any PPP loan for eligibility, accuracy of the loan amount, the borrower’s use of funds, and accuracy of the forgiveness calculation. Check out these stipulations for forgiveness.
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Nominees should serve in leadership positions in their organizations and have demonstrated a history of engagement in Association work and the farm equipment industry.
Read moreThe former CEO of Weasler died in March.
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The standard specifies safety requirements for the design and construction of agricultural front-end loaders to be mounted on tractors.
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The Board of Directors for AGI has begun a search to find a successor for CFO Steve Sommerfeld.
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Buhler will expand operations in Willmar, Minn., and cease production in Fargo, N.D.
Read moreDun-Lap Digital & Screen Graphics has rebranded as Vernon Graphic Solutions.
Read moreWINNIPEG, May 14, 2020 /CNW/ – Ag Growth International Inc. (“AGI” or the “Company) (TSX:AFN) announced today that Chief Financial Officer Steve Sommerfeld will
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Operations at member companies throughout North America have changed dramatically to reflect our new normal.
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Alamo Group’s net sales for the first quarter of 2020 increased by 20 percent compared to the same quarter in 2019. Net sales for the company’s Agricultural Division decreased by 4.4 percent.
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You will receive an email nudge this week from the folks at Industry Insights reminding you to submit your information next week for the 2020 Business Profile & Financial Performance study.
Read moreAt least 30 states have started to allow some businesses to operate or announced plans to do so in May. Find the status of every state on the Association’s web site.
Read moreThe company report includes a one-page summary and breaks out 17 key criteria such as net profit margin, payroll as a percent of net sales, and cash cycle. Participants also get a data comparison to participating companies of similar size.
Read moreAs member companies continue to face a new reality, the Association wants to remind you of a service always available to regular members and a new, virus-specific service.
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The Association has contributed $28,000 over two years to support teachers pursuing training that will help them equip high school students with skills for careers in farm equipment. See the list of winners, and let us know if we can make an introduction.
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The company has introduced a series of safety protocols, including providing housing to workers.
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The company enjoyed top-line growth in every segment during the quarter that ended Feb. 29, but COVID-19 has dashed optimism for a strong 2020.
Read moreVermeer plans to schedule intermittent shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting reduction in product demand.
Read moreSEGUIN, Texas, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Alamo Group Inc. today announced that due to public health concerns relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,
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Carrie Gunnerson, CEO of Art’s Way Manufacturing, will retire in the third quarter of the 2020 fiscal year.
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Regular members of the Association should have received an email today connecting you to a benchmark survey. This confidential survey is a benefit of membership that offers insights into plant profitability, productivity, and financial management. The deadline to complete the survey is April 17.
Read moreSpecific to agriculture, Alamo saw a 45.9 percent increase in bookings compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. CEO Ron Robinson said that while “this is certainly not a trend, any improvement in the agricultural market is a welcome development.”
Read moreCEO Stephen Kaniewski said even “with the impact of muted net farm income and trade uncertainty, our North American irrigation business performed well, supported by higher sales of advanced technology solutions.”
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Myers Spring last week welcomed members of its community and the shortline industry to celebrate the opening of a new
Read moreUnverferth Manufacturing has purchased Force Unlimited, manufacturer of Pro-Force fertilizer spreaders.
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Five new products from Sukup Manufacturing Co. have been named by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) as among 48 outstanding ag innovations of 2019. In other news, Steve Sukup officially assumed the role of president and CEO on Feb. 1.
Read moreFastline Media has introduced a marketing product focused on identifying anonymous website visitors. It identifies online visitors and provides their name, address, and email.
Read moreArt’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. reported encouraging news in its financial results for fiscal year 2019 and its final quarter.
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Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2019. Sales: Our consolidated
Read moreMember company Art’s Way Manufacturing has named Michael Woods as its new chief financial officer.Woods has eight years of experience in
Read moreUnverferth Manufacturing has purchased Force Unlimited, manufacturer of Pro-Force fertilizer spreaders. Pro-Force has both pull-type and truck-mounted appication products. The
Read moreAGI plans to level up on its Suretrack farm management software platform with a deal for another Canadian player in the same business.
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GKN Wheels and Structures has appointed Abdul Butt as its chief executive officer. He assumed responsibilities immediately.
Read moreMember company Loftness Specialized Equipment has embarked upon an employee stock ownership plan. Since owner Marv Nelson’s death, ownership has been split among family members.
Read moreSEGUIN, Texas — Alamo Group Inc. announces that Tom Taylor has been appointed vice president-specialty markets in the company’s Agricultural Division. The
Read moreDinamica Generale U.S. has acquired Zeltex, Inc.
Read moreS3 Wireform Inc. announces Megz Reynolds as their new Outside Sales Representative in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.
Read moreLessiter Media (LM) announced that Nick Jensen has joined the company as Director of Business Development, Partnerships & Innovation.
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Charles Sukup will step down as CEO. His brother, Steve Sukup, the company’s CFO, will take the helm of the family business.
Read moreAg Growth International reported a 7 percent increase in total trade sales for the third quarter of 2019.
Read moreMary Andringa of Vermeer Corp. has been named as the newest inductee into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame.
Read moreAlamo Group President and CEO Ron Robinson characterized the quarterly results as a “mixed bag.” In spite of record-setting net sales, net income fell for the quarter.
Read moreRaven Industries has acquired a majority interest in Dot Technologies and Smart Ag. The moves are part of Raven’s five-year plan to invest more heavily in autonomous ag.
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Kevin Shrout has been named national sales manager of PEER Chain. He brings 29 years of distribution experience to the role.
Read moreDot Technology Corp. has established a subsidiary to focus on computer vision, machine learning optimization, and intelligent navigation.
Read moreARMSTRONG, Iowa, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW), a diversified manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural,
Read moreAgrisolutions has opened a new 110,000-square-foot facility in Rock Island, Ill. It is quadruple the size of its previous space.
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Dot Technology, which is in its commercialization phase, has added Craig Solberg as its director of sales and retail development.
Read moreAlamo Group Inc. has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding capital shares of Morbark, LLC. CEO Ron Robinson said the acquisition will “expand and complement our range of vegetation maintenance equipment in an adjacent market.”
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